Thailand to host second round of FTA discussions with EU, aiming to finalize agreement in 2 years, focusing on trade liberalization.
Thailand aims to finalize free trade agreement with EU within two years
Thailand is gearing up to host the second round of discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) at the end of January. The goal is to reach an agreement within the next two years. The Department of Trade Negotiations Director-General, Chotima Iemsawasdikul, emphasized that the talks will prioritize liberalizing trade, investment, and services. The plan is to hold three meetings annually, with the aim of completing negotiations by 2025.
Recent developments in Thai-EU FTA negotiations
The first round of discussions took place in Brussels, Belgium, in September. The negotiations involved 19 expert-level subcommittees covering various trade aspects, including…
